"Hey babe? Are you free this weekend?" Seb's casual question caught Isabella's attention, and she shot him a questioning look while Ian shot a grim look to his brother in the rearview mirror.
Seb, flashing a mischievous grin, continued, "Ian and I are heading to a fantastic party for the weekend, and I was thinking it would be a crime not to have you join us. You've recently returned to the country, right? It's the perfect way to kick off some good times!"
Isabella paused, her smile fading slightly as she considered Seb's invitation. After a moment, she replied, "Thanks for the offer, Seb, but I think I'll have to pass this time."
Seb, undeterred, gave her a playful pout. "Come on, Bella! It's going to be epic. You can't miss it."
Ian, who had been silently observing, shot Seb a warning look. Seb, however, chose to ignore it, maintaining his charm offensive. "Ian's practically dragging me along. You can't let me suffer alone, can you?"